The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) places advocacy at the heart of its mission to protect and support displaced populations. Advocacy is a powerful tool to raise awareness, influence policy, and drive action to ensure the rights, dignity, and well-being of refugees, migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), stateless individuals, and returnees.

What Advocacy Means to NCFRMI

Advocacy involves:

• Amplifying the voices of vulnerable populations.
• Engaging stakeholders to create inclusive policies.
• Promoting awareness about the challenges faced by displaced communities.
• Mobilizing resources and support for sustainable solutions.

Advocacy Priorities

1. Protection of Rights:
   • Advocating for the rights of displaced populations to ensure access to essential services, safety, and dignity.
2. Access to Education and Livelihood Opportunities:
   • Promoting programs that empower displaced persons through education, skills acquisition, and sustainable livelihoods.
3. Policy and Legislative Reforms:
   • Collaborating with policymakers to develop and implement laws that safeguard the rights of refugees, migrants, and IDPs while addressing gaps in existing frameworks.
4. Awareness and Sensitization:
   • Educating the public, communities, and stakeholders on displacement-related issues to foster understanding and reduce stigma.
5. Durable Solutions:
   • Promoting sustainable reintegration, local integration, and resettlement options for displaced persons to rebuild their lives.
6. Ending Statelessness:
   • Driving national and international campaigns to eliminate statelessness and ensure every individual has a legal identity.

Advocacy Approaches

1. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Collaborating with government bodies, international organizations, civil society groups, and private sector partners to amplify advocacy efforts.
2. Community-Centered Advocacy:
   • Working directly with displaced populations to understand their needs and ensure their voices are represented in decision-making processes.
3. Public Campaigns:
   • Utilizing media, events, and social platforms to raise awareness and build public support for displaced persons.
4. Policy Dialogue:
   • Organizing roundtable discussions, workshops, and conferences to foster collaboration among stakeholders and influence policy development.

Our Achievements in Advocacy

• Strengthened partnerships with national and international stakeholders to enhance protection frameworks.
• Supported policy reforms that improve access to services for refugees, migrants, and IDPs.
• Conducted nationwide campaigns to promote birth registration and reduce statelessness.

Our Commitment to Advocacy

The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) remains committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of displaced populations. Through strategic partnerships, public awareness campaigns, and policy engagement, the Commission continues to work toward a future where every individual has access to opportunities, dignity, and safety.

For more information about NCFRMI’s advocacy initiatives, contact us through our official communication channels.